I am a student working on a collection that came into our museum over ten
years ago.  Unfortunately, the artifacts were not processed and it is my
duty now to learn more.  I was wondering if anyone had heard of a valve
spring lifter.  I have found that recent lifters are for automobiles. This
iron tool may have been used to build a wagon (or so the accession records
say).  It looks like a jack of some kind with handles.  It is about 9" long
and has a spring between the two handles.  As you squeezed the handles the
jack could lock in place.  I am sorry this is vague.  My knowledge of tools
is not extensive.  I don't have a photograph as of yet. I have consulted
many tool books, web sites, and Sears catalogs.  I will appreciate any
insight. Though the records call this tool a lifter, it may not even be this
type of tool.


Thanks,

Elizabeth Nohra
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